Two people have been killed when a truck fell off the Garjegad hill in Kapri of Jagannath Gaonpalika-6 in the northeastern part of Bajura this morning.
The deceased have been identified as Mohan Joshi, 42, of Banke and BP Shahi of Tajakot VDC-3, said Deputy Inspector of Police Bir Singh Thagunna. According to him, the truck (Bhe 1 Kha 3468) heading for Humla from Nepalgunj fell about 500 meters from the cliff.
The driver and co-driver died on the spot, said Thagunna. The deceased have been identified, and preparations are being made to bring them to Kolti Primary Health Post for autopsy. Police are conducting further investigation into the accident.
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